Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

First red we tried from Kale Anderson at his own personal winery, Kale Wines. Deep and dark ruby red. Interesting nose with notes of dark chocolate and forest floor. Definitely some savory notes too. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied Rhone blend. Silky, smooth, thick, and creamy texture coated with dark fruits like berries and plums. Strong on the attack, seems heavily extracted. Long and lingering finish. Got a little drier on day two. So much structure and complexity going on in this wine and only for $45. Solid wine and worth checking out if you haven't. Drink till 2025. — 10 years ago

Melody cohen

9.9

1982 vintage to celebrate my birth year! Delicious even immediately after opening. Raspberry notes. Perfect dryness for the finish. Should probably wait to write notes till after it opens, but it's so good now not waiting! — 11 years ago

Ann Sells

10

Back label. Luscious fresh strawberry flavor. Yummy! Also very nice blended with their Chocolate Rose. — 12 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Definitely better than the last couple of times we have had it. Deep and dark ruby red with garnet edges and a little bit of sediment. Forest floor on the nose accompanied with dark berries. Fruit forward with an attack of cassis with some undertones of truffles and other earthy/rustic notes. Moderate tannins (7/10) with a smooth medium body. Actually a bit of dark cocoa too. Moderate plus furry finish. Shafer does not disappoint! Drink till 2019. — 10 years ago

Fredrik Bergström

9.0

Kryddigt med mycket paprika och charketuri. Ganska långt och lite eldigt. Varm härlig smak med snälla tanniner. Passar nog sjukt bra till kryddiga korvar etc — 10 years ago

Pierre-Yves Chauveau

9.2

Good as usual. Acidity and bubbles ! — 11 years ago

Ann Sells

9.4

Front label. Nice concord blend. Semi sweet red. Enjoyed this. — 12 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.0

Garnet red with some browning on the edges. Nose was definitely tight to start, with a couple hours of air it changes from chalky and savory to some dark berries. Kind of all mixed together. Cassis and blackberries in the attack with some earthy and vegetal undertones. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and a moderate body. Slightly furry moderate plus finish. Drink till 2019. — 10 years ago

Oskar Kövamees

8.9

Härlig friskhet. Funkar bra till skaldjur. — 11 years ago

Gustaf Karlténius

8.9

Bra till skaldjur.. — 12 years ago